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Volcano Overflight: Kīlauea Lava and Rainbows
Amazing rainbows over a very active lava lake, a variety of gorgeous pahoehoe flows, an ocean entry lava delta, a quarter-mile long black sand beach…
Possible Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Tonight
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength Tuesday and Wednesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor windward and mauka spots, but will affect…
Trade Swell up to Chest High at Top Breaks Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Possibly a swell expected around…
UPDATE 5: Kailua Bay Now Open
The Department of Health has determined that Kailua Bay water quality has returned to normal bacteria levels; Kailua Bay is now open for water activities.
Paradise Lost?
“Aloha! I am a visitor here to your Big Island. Could you tell me how to get to the Laulau Cafe?”
Opihi Picker Dies Offshore Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel arrived at Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse on June 9, in response to a report of an opihi picker who was swept into the ocean.
Rep. Gabbard Makes King Kamehameha Presentation at Capitol
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke at the 2017 King Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Emancipation Hall on June 11
ACLU of Hawaiʻi Issues Texas Travel Advisory
Traveling to Texas may result in a violation of constitutional rights, the ACLU of Hawai‘i warns.
Pāhoa Fire Destroys House Under Construction
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in Pāhoa on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Files Travel Ban Opposition in Supreme Court
On June 1, the Trump Administration asked the Supreme Court to stay the injunction in Hawai‘i v. Trump that has blocked implementation of the travel ban…
Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength Tuesday and Wednesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor windward and mauka spots, but will affect leeward…
Minimal Swell Today With Fresh SSW Filling in
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. New, but tiny south-southwest shows…
PISCES and DLIR Partner for Summer Internship Program
The program has hired five university students to work on aerospace development projects with PISCES.
Light to Moderate Winds Expected for Holiday Weekend
An increase in showers is forecast for windward spots in Maui County Saturday morning. Showers associated with the old front will linger into…
Small SSW Swell Fills in Today for Big Island
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. A small new south-southwest…
BLNR Fines Kohala Tours for Ramp Permit Violations
The BLNR assessed a fine of $15,000 for three violations by lava tour boat operator Shane Turpin (dba Kohala Tours) for conducting commercial activity from a state boating facility without a required commercial-use ramp permit.
Small SSW Swell Expected for Weekend
In the short term, nothing expected out of the north either. Some models are indicating a possible swell around the 19th out of the…
Big Island Weekend Weather Forecast
Light to moderate winds are forecast through the weekend with an increase in windward showers through the weekend as an old front pushes…
Woman Dies After Apparent Fall From Cliff
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an unattended death after receiving a report of a 41-year-old whose body was found at the base of a cliff in Hakalau.
UPDATE: HPD Wanted: Three Puna District Men
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of three fugitives wanted for outstanding bench warrants.
